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England v Argentina: World Cup 2026 team news and predicted line-ups
Radio Times has all the team news and predicted line-ups for England v Argentina at World Cup 2026.
(Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
- Ned Holmes
Published: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 9:00 am
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England v Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final. It doesn't get much bigger than that.
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The pair renew their historic rivalry, both on and off the pitch, in Atlanta on Wednesday – in their first meeting in more than two decades.
Both sides needed extra-time to edge through nervy quarter-final clashes and will have ended the weekend with some tired legs.
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Injuries have been a problem for England out in North America and, once again, fans are sweating on the fitness of a few key players.
But who is fit? And how can we expect both teams to line up?
Radio Times brings you the predicted team news for England v Argentina at World Cup 2026.
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England v Argentina team news
England midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly fit to start the semi-final clash against Argentina in a huge boost for the Three Lions.
The Arsenal man has been nursing an injury issue throughout the tournament but came off at halftime in the quarter-final against Norway after having had a stomach bug in the build-up.
Reece James is available and Nico O'Reilly has recovered from his hamstring strain, which means that, apart from Jordan Henderson (broken wrist) and Jarell Quansah (suspended), Thomas Tuchel's squad have a clean bill of health.
As for Argentina, Lionel Messi, who was caught in the eye by Granit Xhaka in the quarters, and Cristian Romero, who was forced off with fatigue, are expected to be ready to take on England.
England v Argentina predicted line-ups
England: Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Argentina: E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; Paredes, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez
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Ned Holmes
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
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